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No.F.13-1/2006-ES.5
Government
of India
Ministry
of Human Resource Development
(Deptt. of
Secondary & Higher Education)
ES.5
Section
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OFFER OF
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP, 2006-2007
Last date: 23.05.2006
Applications in duplicate addressed
to the Section Officer, ES.5 Section, Ministry of
Human Resource Development, Department of Secondary &
Higher Education, A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks,
Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110 001 on the
prescribed format (Annexure-I) are invited from Indian
Nationals who have hold or expect to hold a graduation
or equivalent degree and Master’s or equivalent degree
by 23.05.2006 as per requirement for the following
scholarships offered by the Government of Italy for
the academic year, 2006-2007 :-
CATEGORY ‘A’
One scholarships of nine months’ duration
for the course ‘Advanced Diploma’ in European Studies
at the Collegio Europeo of Parma.
Eligibility: -
1.
As the ADES is a post-graduate type of course, the
essential requisite for eligibility for admission is
that candidates do already hold a university degree
(at least a three-year BA, but students having already
has a Master’s Degree are preferred). The candidate
must possess a good working knowledge of English.
Preference is given to candidates also having some
knowledge of French and/or Italian.
2.
Age not to exceed 40 years.
The stipend for this course is Euro
1000 per month.
CATEGORY ‘B’
96 manmonths to be distributed as
scholarships with duration from 8 to 12 manmonths each
to pursue Specialised Post-Graduate Courses in the
subjects: Economics, Interior Design, Cultural
Heritage & Restoration, Fashion Technology,
Biotechnology and Microelectronics Information and
Communication Technology.
Eligibility :-
1.
Bachelor or equivalent degree with 60% marks in the
subject opted, from a recognised University and/or
2.
Master or equivalent degree 60% marks with
specialisation in the subject opted, from a recognised
University.
3.
Age not to exceed 40 years.
Preference shall be given to candidates who have
received offer/invitation or secured admission in the
above specified subjects in any University or
Institution in Italy. Such candidates should produce
before the Selection Committee a document proving the
offer/invitation/admission.
Some courses in the above subject are
taught in English and Knowledge of Italian Language is
not considered a condition for admission. However, the
decision of the Universities/Institutions where such
courses are held shall be final in this regard.
The stipend shall be Euro 700
for month. The reduction in course fee for scholarship
holders shall be at the discretion of the University.
CATEGORY ‘C’
Two scholarships of six months’ duration
each for the course ‘Level V of the Italian Language &
Culture’ at the University for Foreigners, Perugia;
Eligibility :-
1.
Graduate or equivalent degree from a reconised
University;
2.
Possession of diploma of level IV from the University
for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy.
3.
Age not to exceed 40 years.
CATEGORY ‘D’
Five scholarships of three months’
duration each for the course ‘Level IV of the Italian
Language & Culture’ at the University for Foreigners,
Perugia.
Eligibility:-
1.
Graduate or equivalent degree from a reconised
University;
2.
Possession of diploma of level III from the University
for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy.
3.
Age not to exceed 40 years.
CATEGORY ‘E’
Six scholarships of three months’ duration
each for the course ‘Level III of the Italian Language
& Culture’ at the University for Foreigners, Perugia.
CATEGORY ‘F’
Five scholarships of two months’ duration
each for the ‘Supplementary Course’ of the Italian
Language & Culture’ at the University for Foreigners,
Perugia.
Eligibility for Category ‘E’ and ‘F’ :-
1.
Graduate or
equivalent degree from a recognised university;
2.
Good
knowledge of Italian;
3.
Proof of
knowledge of Italian language (certificate or diploma)
mandatory.
4.
Age not to
exceed 40 years.
The
scholarship amount of Euro 700 per month is for
stay in Italy as well as for the course fee, which is
reduced to 50% for scholarship holders of categories
C, D, E and F. No international/national passage is
offered by the Government of Italy for any of these
scholarships.
No international travel cost to and for
Italy or local travel cost while in Italy for any
Category of the above Scholarships will be paid either
by the Government of Italy or by the Government of
India. Therefore, an undertaking to the effect (as in
Annexure-II) that the international travel cost to and
fro Italy and local passage while in Italy (if any)
will be borne by the candidates or his/her
employers/sponsors should also be submitted along with
application
LAST
DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS :
Last date of receipt of applications at
the address given above is 23rd May,
2006 (5.30 P.M.). Application received
thereafter will not be considered. Application can
also be downloaded from the Department’s website
www.education.nic.in. On
line applications may be accepted provided hard copy
of the application alongwith enclosures (attested
copies of certificates, marks-sheet etc.) reach the
Ministry within 5 days of last date of receipt of
application.
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED :
1. Two
recommendation letters from the Indian academic
authorities.
2. Documentary
evidence of the applicant’s knowledge of the Italian
language (like a diploma or certificate).
3. Medical
certificate from any R.M.P. (MBBS) showing the
applicant’s good general health and mental and
physical fitness to undertake course of study abroad.
4. Attested
Photostat copies of all degrees/certificates/diplomas
starting from Matriculation/Higher Secondary showing
the applicant’s qualifications and date of birth.
5. A
recent passport size photograph affixed/pasted on the
right hand top corner of each application form.
6. A
No Objection Certificate from the employer (if
employed) to the effect that he/she will be relieved
in the event of his/her final selection and that
he/she will be taken back on his/her return from
Italy.
NOTE :
i)
A candidate can apply only for one category of
scholarship.
ii) The candidates who have been abroad on
scholarship or on their own for more than six months
are eligible to apply if they have stayed in India for
two years after their return from abroad. However,
scholars under the scheme of scholarships for Study
Abroad have to complete 5 years stay in India on their
return from abroad.
iii) Only interested and eligible candidates
may apply.
iv)
Candidates who are abroad at present need not apply.
v)
Applications received after the last date i.e.
23.05.2006 will not be considered.
vi)
Applications giving false information and applications
without signature of the candidates will be cancelled.
vii) In case no Division/class is awarded and
only grading is done, the conversion formula adopted
may be mentioned. Exact percentage of marks should be
mentioned.
viii) Employed persons may forward their
application through their employer’s alongwith their
No Objection Certificate. However, advance
applications will be considered but No Objection
Certificates will have to be produced at the time of
interview.
ix)
The Ministry will not be responsible for any postal
delay.
x)
The applicants must indicate the name of the course
and category of scholarships in the space provided in
the application format.
xi)
No canvassing in any form will be entertained.
xii) No application form will be provided by
this Ministry.
ANNEXURE-I
F O R M
A T
1.
Name of the Scholarship Scheme :
Italian Government Scholarship,
2006-2007
2.
Subject/Category/Course
:
3.
Name of Candidate
:
(in block letters)
4.
Full Mailing address with Tele./Fax No.
a) Present
Address :
b) Permanent
Address :
5.
Nationality
:
6.
Father’s
Name :
7.
Date of
birth, age in years and months,
State to
which the candidate belongs :
8.
Academic
record starting from High School/Higher Secondary :-
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Name of the
University/Board/Institutions |
Examinations
Passed |
Year of
Passing |
Division/Class with position, if any |
%age of
Marks/ equivalent of Grade |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Note
: Where no Division/Class is awarded and only grading
is done, the conversion formula adopted may be given.
9.
Details of Professional/Practical training
: Year
and Research Experience specifying
the From
To
period. Number of Papers published.
10.
Previous employment with name of the
:
Employer and period of employment, if any.
11.
Nature of the present employment with
date :
of appointment, designation and the name
and address of the employers.
12.
Have you been abroad ? if so, give full :
particulars of the country and the period.
Also, mention the year and month of return
to India.
13.
Proposed Programme of
Study/Research/ :
Training, specifying.
i) The work presently engaged
in :
ii) Nature and Programme of
Study/ :
Research desired,
iii) Future plans/prospects after
the :
proposed studies/research and
i)
How are
these related to the technical :
or
economical development of India.
(Signature of the candidate)
Place :
Date :
ANNEXURE-II
UNERTAKING
(a)
I hereby,
undertake to bear the cost of international and local
travel in Italy on my own if selected for Scholarship
offered by the Government of ________________________.
Signature
of the Candidate
Date :
(b)
In the event
of selection of ____________________ for Scholarship
against the offer of scholarship by the Government of
__________________ the cost of international travel
(both ways) and local travel in Italy will be borne by
_____________________.
(Name of the sponsor)
Signature
of the sponsor
Date :
(c)
I hereby,
undertake that in the event of my selection, I will
avail of the scholarships and will not withdraw from
the same at any stage.
Signature
of the candidate
Date :
(Strike
out whichever is not applicable)
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